Tatum shooting 52% from 3-pointer this season

[CelticsElite]

Tatum's 52% to me isn't so much about Tatum, but the reason a lot of people here like myself thought that Crowder, Olynk, etc. were over-valued.  Brad Steven's Celtics have consistently had wide open 3point shots open, but we've almost always had subpar people taking them.  That is, most NBA players could look like decent 3point shooters in this offense.  I'm just happy to see someone else taking them (and making them more often) now.

Naah it's not the system, it's the player.  Marcus Smart has been in this system how many years now and his 3pt% is still under 30%.

I am quite impressed with Tatum's 3 point shooting this year as a rookie.  He has shown us all that him winning the team 3 point contest before the season started was no fluke.

It's quite a pleasant surprise because a lot of scouts were doubting his 3 point shot, simply because he shot mainly midrange in college.

Looks like Tatum has grown up a lot between ending his college career and starting his pro one.

That kind of growth rate, especially his PER at such a young age could correlate with the Celtics having a Superstar in the making on their hands.  And I'm loving it!

And don't forget he has played well beyond his years as a defender for the Celtics as well.  You expect most rookies to look a little lost defensively their rookie year, not Tatum, he has earned his minutes!

tp

[trickybilly]

Tatum's 52% to me isn't so much about Tatum, but the reason a lot of people here like myself thought that Crowder, Olynk, etc. were over-valued.  Brad Steven's Celtics have consistently had wide open 3point shots open, but we've almost always had subpar people taking them.  That is, most NBA players could look like decent 3point shooters in this offense.  I'm just happy to see someone else taking them (and making them more often) now.

Naah it's not the system, it's the player.  Marcus Smart has been in this system how many years now and his 3pt% is still under 30%.

I am quite impressed with Tatum's 3 point shooting this year as a rookie.  He has shown us all that him winning the team 3 point contest before the season started was no fluke.

It's quite a pleasant surprise because a lot of scouts were doubting his 3 point shot, simply because he shot mainly midrange in college.

Looks like Tatum has grown up a lot between ending his college career and starting his pro one.

That kind of growth rate, especially his PER at such a young age could correlate with the Celtics having a Superstar in the making on their hands.  And I'm loving it!

And don't forget he has played well beyond his years as a defender for the Celtics as well.  You expect most rookies to look a little lost defensively their rookie year, not Tatum, he has earned his minutes!

tp

Marcus is ridding himself of semi-contested heat check threes, and he is becoming more willing to drive with a shot clock running down. Once his 3pt usage goes down, his % will go up.

Tatum is a much better shooter in many varied situations though..

[chilidawg]

Tatum's 52% to me isn't so much about Tatum, but the reason a lot of people here like myself thought that Crowder, Olynk, etc. were over-valued.  Brad Steven's Celtics have consistently had wide open 3point shots open, but we've almost always had subpar people taking them.  That is, most NBA players could look like decent 3point shooters in this offense.  I'm just happy to see someone else taking them (and making them more often) now.

Naah it's not the system, it's the player.  Marcus Smart has been in this system how many years now and his 3pt% is still under 30%.

I am quite impressed with Tatum's 3 point shooting this year as a rookie.  He has shown us all that him winning the team 3 point contest before the season started was no fluke.

It's quite a pleasant surprise because a lot of scouts were doubting his 3 point shot, simply because he shot mainly midrange in college.

Looks like Tatum has grown up a lot between ending his college career and starting his pro one.

That kind of growth rate, especially his PER at such a young age could correlate with the Celtics having a Superstar in the making on their hands.  And I'm loving it!

And don't forget he has played well beyond his years as a defender for the Celtics as well.  You expect most rookies to look a little lost defensively their rookie year, not Tatum, he has earned his minutes!

tp

Marcus is ridding himself of semi-contested heat check threes, and he is becoming more willing to drive with a shot clock running down. Once his 3pt usage goes down, his % will go up.

Tatum is a much better shooter in many varied situations though..

Marcus is shooting 31% on 2 point shots and 30% on 3's.  He's actually better off taking 3's.  Still can't finish at the rim.

[Tr1boy]

Tatum's 52% to me isn't so much about Tatum, but the reason a lot of people here like myself thought that Crowder, Olynk, etc. were over-valued.  Brad Steven's Celtics have consistently had wide open 3point shots open, but we've almost always had subpar people taking them.  That is, most NBA players could look like decent 3point shooters in this offense.  I'm just happy to see someone else taking them (and making them more often) now.

Naah it's not the system, it's the player.  Marcus Smart has been in this system how many years now and his 3pt% is still under 30%.

I am quite impressed with Tatum's 3 point shooting this year as a rookie.  He has shown us all that him winning the team 3 point contest before the season started was no fluke.

It's quite a pleasant surprise because a lot of scouts were doubting his 3 point shot, simply because he shot mainly midrange in college.

Looks like Tatum has grown up a lot between ending his college career and starting his pro one.

That kind of growth rate, especially his PER at such a young age could correlate with the Celtics having a Superstar in the making on their hands.  And I'm loving it!

And don't forget he has played well beyond his years as a defender for the Celtics as well.  You expect most rookies to look a little lost defensively their rookie year, not Tatum, he has earned his minutes!

tp

Marcus is ridding himself of semi-contested heat check threes, and he is becoming more willing to drive with a shot clock running down. Once his 3pt usage goes down, his % will go up.

Tatum is a much better shooter in many varied situations though..

Marcus is shooting 31% on 2 point shots and 30% on 3's.  He's actually better off taking 3's.  Still can't finish at the rim.

At least smart is making open 3s so far

[Ilikesports17]

He is skillled

More than Melo and PG13... In terms of variety of moves

no ****ing chance

Why didnt you watch last nights game?

he gave that away didn't he?? LOL

Don't know what either of you are talking about.

If you think Melo is less skilled than tatum in terms of variety of moves, then you are a lost cause. Consumed by green goggles.

[SHAQATTACK]

Melo was killing Knicks ....their team is better , fans happier and Knicks are fun for once.

Melo is history.

[CelticsElite]

Agree the knicks looked renewed

[cltc5]

Safe to say Tatum is better than brown.  Jb quickly making himself trade bait.

[vjcsmoke]

Safe to say Tatum is better than brown.  Jb quickly making himself trade bait.

One bad game and Jaylen becomes trade bait?  Overreact much?  LOL.

If anything Smart played much worse than JB.  Screwed up about 4 plays in a row in the second half against the Hawks.  And we still won the game.  Is Smart trade bait now?

[Erik]

He is skillled

More than Melo and PG13... In terms of variety of moves

no ****ing chance

Why didnt you watch last nights game?

he gave that away didn't he?? LOL

Don't know what either of you are talking about.

If you think Melo is less skilled than tatum in terms of variety of moves, then you are a lost cause. Consumed by green goggles.

He used to be. Melo has gotten old. He has exactly 1 move now. Get the ball, Let 10 seconds go off the clock while he jab steps and pretends he can still drive to the hoop and take a jump shot sans dribble. Also Tatum is already a better defender than Melo has ever been.

[Tr1boy]

He is skillled

More than Melo and PG13... In terms of variety of moves

no ****ing chance

Why didnt you watch last nights game?

he gave that away didn't he?? LOL

Don't know what either of you are talking about.

If you think Melo is less skilled than tatum in terms of variety of moves, then you are a lost cause. Consumed by green goggles.

He used to be. Melo has gotten old. He has exactly 1 move now. Get the ball, Let 10 seconds go off the clock while he jab steps and pretends he can still drive to the hoop and take a jump shot sans dribble. Also Tatum is already a better defender than Melo has ever been.

Exactly

Melo is also in terrible shape(and has been for multiple years)... 

One of the worst contracts ever given out to a NBA player along with glassman Chandler Parsons and no show after signature Mark Blount

[tarheelsxxiii]

Kid reminds me of myself sometimes...



sike!

[Tr1boy]

Tatum reminds me of Shane Battier...true pro

Clutch 3s

[OldSchoolDude]

Safe to say Tatum is better than brown.  Jb quickly making himself trade bait.

One bad game and Jaylen becomes trade bait?  Overreact much?  LOL.

If anything Smart played much worse than JB.  Screwed up about 4 plays in a row in the second half against the Hawks.  And we still won the game.  Is Smart trade bait now?

Yes, Smart is trade bait now, but not for messing up a few plays.  Smart was offered up in deals over the summer, but Brown was not part of any offer the C's made.  So yeah, Brown as trade bait is an over reaction, especially since Brown is developing faster than expected as reported by like everyone.  Smart despite as good as he is on D has not met the expectations of a #6 pick.  The # 6 overall pick is really supposed to be able to start. He has not become a starter and looking at the Irving-Brown back court he won't be a starter here, but could be a lot of other places. Smart is a RFA coming off the bench for a cap strapped team with a cheeper option starting to out play him.  Smart is trade bait now and is pretty much battling Rozier for a roster spot.

[RockinRyA]

Safe to say Tatum is better than brown.  Jb quickly making himself trade bait.

Tatum is the trade bait. Trade him while his value is high!